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Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Police are taking over extortion and blackmail charges first lodged by a restaurateur against underworld figure Mick Gatto.

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Arrest warrants have been issued for the accused leader of Sydney's Alameddine crime gang and an associate for a bungled alleged attempt to kill a rival.

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Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Three men allegedly carrying out criminal offences such as shootings and kidnappings for organised crime networks have been arrested.

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Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Two men charged over the execution-style murder of a gangland boss Gavin "Capable" Presto in broad daylight have been committed to stand trial.

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Stolen 'kill cars' seized in gangland war crackdown

Stolen 'kill cars' seized in gangland war crackdown

Stolen 'kill cars' seized in gangland war crackdown

Stolen 'kill cars' seized in gangland war crackdown

The seizure of stolen vehicles intended for use as 'kill cars' will disrupt organised crime, say police after the latest raid in a crackdown on gang activity.

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

A Myanmar refugee in Melbourne who rescues migrant workers enslaved in scam schemes operated by Chinese mafia says Australia is seen as prime duping territory.

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Rapper and accused gangster bailed with $1.8m pledge

Rapper and alleged Alameddine gang associate Ali Younes - also known as Ay Huncho - has been granted bail over an alleged kidnapping in Sydney's west.

CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk

Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.

CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.

CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch

National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.

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Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.

Advice sought on 'abhorrent' alleged union crime links

The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.

Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss

Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.

Airport staff busted aiding drug smuggling ring

Dozens of Melbourne Airport staff breached security checks in the past year, with many suspected of working for organised criminals.

Ibrahim avoids jail after long money-laundering stoush

Fadi Ibrahim has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a money-laundering offence linked to a loan he gave his brother Michael.

Call for crackdown on trackers used to hunt DV victims

Stronger regulations are needed to protect domestic violence victims as offenders increasingly use trackers to intimidate and harass, experts say.

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